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UPPSC 2012 GS-1 Environment & Ecology
Question

Kaziranga is known for

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Rhinoceros

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Rhinoceros”.
Kaziranga National Park famous for its one-horned Rhinoceros is located in Golaghat, Nagaon and Sonitpur districts of Assam.

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